Glacier Trekking
Fly to remote areas and disembark the aircraft for hiking and glacier trekking.
Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of the state’s most iconic landscapes.
Fly to remote areas and disembark the aircraft for hiking and glacier trekking.
Explore the colossal Wrangell-St. Elias National Park by small bush plane on a flight-seeing trip.
Listen for the ‘white thunder’ of glaciers calving into the fjord in Glacier Bay.
Scout for elusive wolves, remarkable orcas, and both Alaskan brown and black bears.
Designed to appeal to those who wish to journey through Alaska in style and comfort, this small bush plane and expeditionary boat journey that takes in Wrangell-St.Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound is both extravagant and adventurous. In the company of expert guides, travel from the colossal wilderness of Wrangell-St.Elias to the unassuming city of Anchorage and from the icy fjords of Glacier Bay to the whale habits of the Icy Strait. While utilising a completely private bush plane is undeniably exclusive, the real asset of travelling in this way is the opportunity it brings to both cut down on travelling time and take in the overwhelming sense of scale of Alaska (Wrangell-St.Elias alone is six times the size of Yellowstone). Throw in high chances of spotting native wildlife – from bears and moose to puffins and eagles – with the unique opportunities to sail on an exclusive cruise and discover Alaska’s native heritage, and this journey becomes truly extraordinary.
Days 1-2
Anchorage
Day 3
Anchorage - McCarthy - Wrangell-St.Elias National Park
Days 4-5
Wrangell-St.Elias National Park
Day 6
Wrangell-St.Elias National Park - McCarthy - Anchorage
Day 7
Anchorage
Day 8
Anchorage - Juneau - Sailing the Inside Passage
Days 9-10
Sailing the Inside Passage: Glacier Bay
Day 11
Sailing the Inside Passage: Icy Strait
Day 12
Sailing the Inside Passage: Chichagof Island & Barnhoff Island
Day 13
Sailing the Inside Passage: Frederick Sound
Day 14
Sailing the Inside Passage: Ford's Terror & Endicott Arm
Day 15
Juneau - Seattle
Days 1-2
Anchorage
Discover Alaska’s Native Heritage in Anchorage and have a privately guided history, art and culture tour.
Day 3
Anchorage - McCarthy - Wrangell-St.Elias National Park
Explore the colossal Wrangell-St. Elias National Park by small bush plane on a flight-seeing trip.
Days 4-5
Wrangell-St.Elias National Park
Fly to remote areas and disembark the aircraft for memorable hiking and unique glacier trekking.
Day 6
Wrangell-St.Elias National Park - McCarthy - Anchorage
Day 7
Anchorage
Day 8
Anchorage - Juneau - Sailing the Inside Passage
Days 9-10
Sailing the Inside Passage: Glacier Bay
Take to the waters of Glacier Bay, listening for the ‘white thunder’ of glaciers calving into the fjord.
Day 11
Sailing the Inside Passage: Icy Strait
Day 12
Sailing the Inside Passage: Chichagof Island & Barnhoff Island
Day 13
Sailing the Inside Passage: Frederick Sound
Day 14
Sailing the Inside Passage: Ford's Terror & Endicott Arm
Day 15
Juneau - Seattle
Fly by bush plane into Wrangell-St. Elias, the remote National Park that boasts dramatic snow-dusted alpine ranges and glaciers. Staying in a hand-picked exclusive wilderness lodge that specialises in adventures by plane, explore the region by air and try hiking or even meditating in the wilderness. In this playground for intrepid travellers, fly metres over glaciers and land on top of mountains for a memorable al fresco picnic. Whether you choose to travel as part of a small group or in an entirely customised private tour, there will be opportunities for wildlife flight-seeing safaris that touch down on secluded beaches, calving glaciers and open meadows in pursuit of bears and thinhorn sheep.
Sail to frequently calving tidewater glaciers of Glacier Bay, perhaps boarding a zodiac cruise to weave among icebergs in the quiet of the majestic wilderness. As the course sets for the Icy Strait, arguably the richest whale-watching waters in southeast Alaska, scour the nutrient-rich waters for the telltale humpback blow. Inspect the remote coastline for bears and mountain goats and look out for diving puffins and soaring eagles while journeying along the waterfall coast of Chichagof Island, marvelling at landscapes that are not in many guide books. Kayak past cliff-walled fjords that slice into mountains as you navigate Ford’s Terror, a pristine tidal inlet and fjord that is widely considered to be the most stunning scene in all of Alaska. Then, in the ice-filled fjord of Endicott Arm, photograph gleaming ice-covered mountains before toasting your voyage with a farewell dinner.
In the company of experienced expedition leaders, sail on a small expeditionary ship through narrow bays and inlets in which other ships cannot navigate, spending each day exploring forests, glaciers and coastline in the company of expert naturalist guides. Constantly scouting the landscapes for incredible Alaskan wildlife, including orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, dolphins, moose and brown bears, embark on hiking trips, kayaking excursions, paddle boarding adventures, skiff rides, glacier treks and more. Absorb the solitude of the wilderness while unwinding in the upper deck hot tub or sipping a sundowner in the salon.
Spend time in the quirky snow-backed city of Anchorage, perhaps visiting two local gems, the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Museum, during a privately guided history, art and culture tour. We can also arrange a private helicopter glacier excursion, making landings to explore and hike, that will immerse you in Alaska’s wild and rugged terrain. Alternatively, it is possible to embark on a private whale watching expedition through the Prince William Sound on a cruiser boat that encompasses glacier exploration and onshore hikes.
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